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Chunmun Kamal Nadia Golenischeva International Liaison Officer Regional Representative

Enrolment Brochures

www.warwick.ac.uk/go/internationaloffice/offerholders

HEFP Overview

• Running since 1983: Established quality & reputation
• Qualifications widely recognised among UK

universities

• Excellent counselling support by

Warwick & Teaching Colleges

• 100% Placement record for graduating students
• Good choice of universities

Foundation Programme Colleges

• Stratford upon Avon College

– www.stratford.ac.uk – Business Studies – Social Science

• Warwickshire College

– www.warwickshire.ac.uk – Biomedical Science – Science/Engineering – Law – Mathematics and Economics (New for 2012)

Preparing for the HEFP

www2.warwick.ac.uk/study/hefp/offer-holders

• Apply for visa
• Book accommodation
• Book flights
• Arrange transport to College
• Research bank account
• Health Arrangements
• Enroll online

Accommodation

Applications made directly to Cosmopolitan Student Homes http://www.stratford.ac.uk/International/AboutUs/Accommodation/Accommodation.aspx Campus accommodation (fees for 2012-13): Earliest date available: Contact the Accommodation at the College directly

standard en-suite room deluxe en-suite room Security deposit £250.00 £250.00 Fees £105.00 per week £116.00 per week Total (42 weeks Sept – June) £4660.00 £5122.00 Homestay (fees for 2012-13): Security deposit £200.00 Self-catering accommodation £95.00 (per week) Half-board (Bed, breakfast & evening meal) £130.00 (per week) Holiday retainer £50.00

Accommodation

• College – Single study, ensuite room with internet connection.

Communal living area, laundry room, warden support, CCTV

• Homestay – Room within local ‘host’ family. Self-catering or half board

Accommodation

• Apply directly to College

http://www.warwickshire.ac.uk/international/accommodation.aspx Campus accommodation (fees for 2012-13): Earliest date available: Contact the Accommodation office at the College

En-suite room Shared bathroom Security deposit £200.00 £200.00 Fees (39 week contract) £98.00 per week £80.00 per week Homestay (fee for 2012/13) Security deposit £110.00 Self-catering accommodation £80.00 per week) Half-board (Bed, breakfast & evening meal) £110.00 per week) Holiday retainer 30% of weekly rent

Accommodation

• En-suite shower room with shower, washbasin and toilet
• Single bed and bedside cabinet
• Desk with shelving unit and drawers, chair and wardrobe
• 24 hour internet access
• TV aerial point
• Students over 18 can choose a catered or self-catered package at the start of the

year (under 18's must be catered). A food allowance is available for the catered

• ption - to be spent in the college refectory.
• Each flat - eight study bedrooms - has its own fully-equipped kitchen with a

refrigerator, freezer, oven, set of hobs and cupboard space and a dining area. These facilities can be used by self-catering and catered students.

Transport

Flights : Arrive on 10th September Please book in advance. Details available in Student Guide. (P.13) Train: Direct trains to Stratford-upon-Avon (for Stratford-upon-Avon College) and Leamington Spa ( for Warwickshire College) from London Marylebone Station at regular intervals Coach: Direct coach from London Victoria or Heathrow Taxi: By Brookline Cars. Meet and Greet service at airport. Around 2 hours. (approx. £130.00)

Paying your academic fees

• Must be paid in full before or on the start date of the programme (10th Sep 2012)
• Failure to make the payment by this date could result in late payment charges
• Amount = GBP 13,800 inclusive of the deposit
• Payment methods:
• By bank transfer (may take up to 10 working days)

For details & other payment methods, please refer to the HEFP student guide (P. 5) Accommodation fees are paid directly to the colleges

Online Enrolment

• Must enroll online to be registered as a Warwick student.

Very straightforward!

• How-to instructions in Student Guide (P.4)
• Opens on 20th August
• Check your Warwick email account – daily!

Term Dates & Exams

3 Terms

• Autumn Term:

10 September 2012 to 14 December incl.

• Spring Term :

8 January 2013 to 22 March incl.

• Summer Term:

8 April to 6 June 2013 Examinations

• Part One Exam :

Dec 2012

• Final Exam :

May/June 2013 (for all students)

3 Terms

• Autumn Term :

10 September 2012 to 14 December incl.

• Spring Term :

7 January 2013 to 22 March incl.

• Summer Term:

8 April to 31 May 2013 Examinations

• Final Exam :

May/June 2013

Term dates and exams

HEFP Check List

• Deposit paid
• Accommodation booked
• Applied (non UK/EU passport holders)
• Arrange for TB test (if required, not for 2012 but from 2013)
• Upload your photograph
• Completed your online enrolment
• Printed your enrolment certificate
• Booked your flights
• Arranged insurance
• Paid your academic fees
• Ready to start!

• Autumn term

Monday 1 October 2012 – Saturday 8 December 2012

• Spring term

Monday 7 January 2013 – Saturday 16 March 2013

• Summer term

Monday 22 April 2013 – Saturday 28 June 2013

Dates for your Diary (UG and PG Studies)

• Meeting the conditions of your offer
• Send evidence to the Admissions Office of any outstanding

qualifications / results (IELTS, final transcript, reference etc)

• Note we need originals or certified copies
• Your unconditional offer will not be released until the required

documents are received

Things to note

• Students must only use the CAS number issued by the University that

they wish to attend. If using a CAS number from a university, other than Warwick - not permitted to study at Warwick.

• When submitting documents, note any original document not written

in English must be accompanied by a fully certified translation by a professional translator/translation company.

• If we have stated on your CAS that you have taken a Secure English

Language Test eg IELTS/TOEFL, you should include a copy of your test certificate with your Tier 4 application.

• Time cap on study in the UK at degree-level

Tier 4 Visa (1)

• Ensure you apply in good time for application processing, fingerprint

scanning and TB test (where relevant) and with all the required documentation

• Submit application: No more than three months in advance
• Check the UKBA website for details on how applications are processed in

your country

• Check the University website:

http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/international/immigration/

• CAS issued once you reply to the email asking you to confirm your details

held by the University are correct!

Tier 4 Visa (2)

• Proof you have a sufficient amount of money to fund your studies
• Tuition fee plus £800 per month (£7200)
• Hold cash in an account for a continuous 28 day period ending no more than
• ne month prior to date of Tier 4 application
• Hold funds in cash in your own account, or, a joint account (where both

account holders names appear on the statement), or, you can use money held in an account owned by your parents/legal guardian.

• *If you are using a parent or guardian's bank statement as evidence of your

finances, sign section N of the application form, obtain a letter confirming their relationship to you; agreement you can use the funds for your studies and include a birth certificate confirming your relationship to them. This must be original legal document or a notarised copy

Tier 4 Visa (3) - Evidence of maintenance

• An overseas account containing your local currency, will

require confirmation on the application form of the closing balance in pounds sterling. Include a currency conversion printout with your visa application: OANDA.com

• Declaration of funds, all Tier 4 applicants will be required to

sign a declaration that their funds will remain available to them, unless they are used to pay for course fees and living costs.

• Don’t forget to pack your financial evidence in your hand

luggage as you may be asked to show it at the UK airport.

Tier 4 Visa (4) - Evidence of maintenance

• VAF9 – PBS Migrant application form or online form
• PBS Appendix 8 General Student Self Assessment form
• Tier 4 visa application fee
• CAS
• Passport
• Biometric Residence Permit (if you have studied in UK before)
• 2 passport photos (must be correct size)
• Evidence confirming your maintenance funds
• Evidence of sponsorship (of applicable)
• Certificate or transcript of previous studies if applicable (including English

language qualification if applicable)

• ATAS certificate (if applicable)
• VAF10 – PBS (if dependents are applying at same time)
• Marriage certificate (if spouse are applying at same time)
• Birth certificates (if your children are applying at same time)

Tier 4 Visa (5) Documents required for application

• Where and when to apply
• What happens if my visa application is refused

(visarefusals@warwick.ac.uk ; “Urgent” in subject and attach visa refusal notice)?

• No Post study work - category Tier 1
• Students with families – updates
• Who should I contact?

– The Immigration Team

• Immigrationservice@warwick.ac.uk
• +44 (0)2407652 4337

– The Regional Representative – Country specific immigration guides on our website

• Further information available from

Centre for Applied Linguistics www.warwick.ac.uk/go/cal

• Introduction to Lectures

– www.ease.ac.uk

• Communication and Understanding
• Regional Accents and Dialects

In-sessional English Support Programme

The British Pound (£) Sterling Divided into coins and notes

• Opening a bank account

– Before you leave – In the UK

• Bringing money to the UK
• Transferring money
• Direct Debits

In order to open a UK bank account you will need:

• Your passport
• Proof of student status (offer letter including

your home address if applicable and certificate of status)

• Proof of UK address (certificate of status or

tenancy agreement)

• A statement from your “home” bank
• Proof of overseas address (offer letter with

you home address)

• Do not bring large amounts of cash
• Credit and debit cards

– Pin number

• Making your money go further

Accommodation

• University accommodation
• Accommodation Offers
• Private accommodation
• Temporary accommodation

– www.visitcoventryandwarwicks hire.co.uk

• Accommodation in London
• Council Tax

Things to do before you leave for the UK

• Enrol online and take a printout of

enrolment form

• Upload a photograph
• Register for IT services account
• Paying your fees

www.warwick.ac.uk/go/welcome

• Your passport
• Biometric Residence Permit (BRP)
• Offer letter from the University
• Copy of email showing your CAS number
• Evidence of finances
• Evidence of accommodation (if available)
• Evidence of TB certificate (if required)
• Police registration Certificate (if

previously studied in UK)

• Other documents used to support your

visa application

At Passport Control, you may need to show:

• Don’t you like the weather?

That’s ok, just wait 10 minutes – it’ll change!

• Personal belongings
• Medicines
• Electrical goods
• Insurance
• Hand luggage
• What NOT to bring

• Arriving at the airport
• Travelling with relatives
• Airport pick-up service
• Travelling independently

– Rail – COVENTRY not Warwick! – Taxis – National Express Stagecoach – By “Tube” across London

• Orientation Programme (4 day residential programme, Tues 25-

Fri 28 Sep 2012; online form open 23 July 2012, £190)

• Some departments have their own induction and orientation

(WBS etc) – not for HEFP

• Collecting your accommodation key
• Arrivals Weekend (29 – 30 Sep 2012)
• The first week of term

Checklist for start of term

– Phone/email family – Open a bank account – Register with a doctor – Complete enrolment – Take part in welcome sessions

Russian Speaking Society

• Currently around 103 Russian students at Warwick

(51 new students in 2011)

• Russian Student Society (RSS)

– Web-page www.warwicksu.com/societies/RussianSpeaking/ – Facebook page (search for ‘Warwick Russian Speaking Society’) www.facebook.com/groups/2226359840/ – Vkontakte page vk.com/ads?act=office#/warwickrussianspeakingsociety

Контакты Contacts

President – Yevgeniya Davarashvili Telephone: +447725320335 E-mail: e.davarashvili@gmail.com Vice President – Michael Malamen Telephone: +447939303797 E-mail: m.malamen@warwick.ac.uk Social Executive – Tatsiana Goubarevich Telephone: +447748501652 E-mail: t.goubarevich@warwick.ac.uk Treasurer – Andris Ziemelis Telephone: +447584196109 E-mail: a.ziemelis@warwick.ac.uk

Контакты Contacts

Marketing Executive – Anna Beletskaya Telephone: +447580489857 E-mail: a.beletskaya@warwick.ac.uk Sport Executive – Maria Kozyreva Telephone: +447787604584 E-mail: m.kozyreva@warwick.ac.uk IT Executive – Maria Samoylova Telephone: +447501010069 E-mail: m.samoylova@warwick.ac.uk Secretary – Andris Ivanovs Telephone: +447423553727 E-mail: a.ivanovs@warwick.ac.uk

Kazakhstan Student Society

• Currently around 119 Kazakhstan students at Warwick (62 new

students in 2011)

• Kazakhstan Student Society (KSS)

– Web-page www.wix.com/erjan1990/wks – Facebook page (search for ‘The University of Warwick Kazakh Society’) www.facebook.com/groups/14982990610/ – Vkontakte page vk.com/club12647582

• Safety and Security
• Your belongings
• Internet Security
• Identity Fraud
• Reporting a Crime

• The National Health Service (NHS)
• Registering on Campus

– www.uwhc.org.uk

• Registering off Campus

– www.nhs.uk

• Accidents and Emergencies
• Out of Hours Advice (NHS Direct)

– 0845 4647

• Pharmacies (Chemists)

– Prescription charges: £7.40

• Dentists
• Opticians
• Physiotherapy
• Inoculations (vaccinations, jabs)
• Meningitis (C or A + C)
• Measles
• Mumps
• Rubella

• British Culture
• International University
• Socialising
• Relationships
• Smoking
• Time keeping
• Queuing
• Student Life

– www.ukstudentlife.com

• Campus computers
• Student Telephone Service
• Calling student campus rooms

+44 (0)24 7657 2572 + extension number

• Emergencies

+44 (0)24 7652 3523

• Postal Service
• Receiving Mail
• Mobile Phones

• The Study Experience
• Library Services

– The Learning Grid

• Skills Programmes
• Language Centre

• Working during your studies
• Finding part-time work
• National insurance

– www.hmrc.gov.uk

• Minimum wage (£6.19/£4.98)
• Warwick Welcome Service
• Work experience

• The International Office

– Student Recruitment Team

• The EURUSCA Team

– Nadia Golenischeva Chunmun Kamal, Tarla Patel

– Programmes and Student Exchange Team – The Student Experience Team – Immigration advice, welfare matters, trips

• Support and Advice
• Personal Tutor/Supervisor
• Student Support
• Senior Tutor
• Residential Life Team
• Counselling Services
• Disability Services
• Warwick SU – Student Advice Centre
• The International Office

• Walking
• Crossing the road – THINK!
• Bus

– Bus Pass – Travel Coventry - 12 – Stagecoach – U1 & U2

• Car

– www.direct.gov.uk

• Bicycle
• Taxi

• Careers Service
• 7 Careers Fairs, including International Fair
• over 100 individual employer visits
• CV Writing tips and advice
• Mock interviews
• Skill sessions
• Presentations
• Work experience
• Networking opportunities
• More information available at:

www.warwick.ac.uk/go/careers

Checklist

• Apply for visa
• Book accommodation (plus for parents if travelling with you)
• Book Orientation place
• Arrange transport to Warwick (if not attending Orientation)
• Research bank accounts
• Start Enrolment process
• Have some passport photos taken
• More information

www.warwick.ac.uk/go/welcome www.warwick.ac.uk/go/international

International Office eurusca@warwick.ac.uk Nadia Golenischeva Regional Representative n.golenischeva@warwick.ac.uk +7 921 995 95 84 Any questions?